Getting to the venue

Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour is easily accessible from all major transport points in the City. Southampton Railway Station is located just 5 minute drive away, with Southampton Airport conveniently only a 20 minute drive from the hotel.

Whether travelling by bus, rail or car, the directions outlined below will assist you in finding the quickest way around Southampton and to the hotel. If you would like to explore some local attractions or events, our Southampton City Guide can provide you with more information.

By car

From the North:

  • Take the M3 South
  • Exit at Junction 13 for the M27
  • Exit at Junction 3 for the M271
  • Follow signs to Southampton Waterfront

London is 80 miles, Portsmouth 25 miles, and Winchester 13 miles away. 

By rail

The hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Southampton Central Railway Station. London Waterloo is approximately 75 minutes away. There is a taxi rank at Southampton Central Railway Station for your convenience.

By air

You'll find us a 20 minute drive away from Southampton Airport. Trains run from Southampton Airport Parkway to Southampton Central. Southampton Central is just a 10 minute walk away from the hotel and taxis are available.

If you wish to organise an airport transfer ahead of your arrival, please call our team on 023 8063 3033.

Car parking

We currently have 179 parking spaces. The car park is privately managed by Parking Eye and is available in the parking lot on the left hand side of the hotel. Car parking is available on a first come first served basis and is charged at £10 per car per night.   The Parking Eye daily car parking tariffs are:

  • £2 for 2 hours
  • £5 for 5 hours
  • £14 for over 5 hours up to 24 hour

Payment can be made:

  • via coins or card at the parking payment terminals located either at the entrance of the car park or in the hotel lobby (next to the glass lift)
  • via TEXT to 65565, type in REG and your car registration number
  • via phone, calling 03304007275 – location ID – 800957
  • via paybyphone.co.uk (available also on Smartphone app)

  * Please have your car registration number on hand, as it will be needed for any of the payment methods above